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{"title":"Diversity, equality, and inclusivity in pharmacy services: a scoping review.","authors":"Umm-E- Kalsoom, Amjad Khan, Sara Garfield","doi":"10.1093/ijpp/riag021","DOIUrl":"10.1093/ijpp/riag021","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objectives: </strong>Delivering efficient and fair pharmacy services depends on embedding principles of equity, diversity, and inclusivity (EDI). The aim of this scoping review is to identify and synthesize what is currently known about EDI of pharmacy services and identify the research gaps in this area.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>The review followed the York framework by Arksey and O'Malley. Comprehensive searches of Medline, EMBASE, Global Health, International Pharmaceutical Abstracts, CINAHL Plus, Google Scholar, and Science Direct were conducted from database inception to 15 February 2024, with an updated search on 15 June 2025. Search terms combined EDI and pharmacy concepts in all languages. After duplicate removal, the study reviewers screened titles, abstracts, and full texts. Data were extracted from eligible studies and synthesized thematically.</p><p><strong>Key findings: </strong>Of 916 records identified, 27 met the inclusion criteria. The studys' findings indicated that community pharmacists were widely perceived as accessible, supportive, and cooperative providers. Nonetheless, patients from diverse backgrounds reported barriers in accessing pharmacy services. Suggested strategies to address this included recruitment of multilingual and diverse pharmacy staff to enhance accessibility. Pharmacists themselves reported difficulties in delivering inclusive services due to insufficient policy and administrative support, particularly regarding facilities, personnel, finances, and other resources required for quality care. Notably, no interventional studies evaluating EDI initiatives in pharmacy practice were identified.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>This review underscores the need to design and evaluate interventions promoting EDI in pharmacy services. Addressing structural barriers and implementing inclusive workforce and policy initiatives may improve patient access, strengthen pharmacy practice, and contribute to reducing health inequities.</p><p><strong>Study protocol: </strong>The study protocol was registered with Open Science Framework (Registration DOI: 10.17605/OSF.IO/ZB2XG).</p><p><strong>Ethics and dissemination: </strong>No primary data were collected or analyzed for this review, therefore ethics approval was not required.</p>","PeriodicalId":14284,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Pharmacy Practice","volume":" ","pages":"522-534"},"PeriodicalIF":2.5,"publicationDate":"2026-10-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"146258199","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Bridging the gap in asthma care: GPs' and pharmacists' experiences to develop a model of interprofessional collaboration for asthma care in primary care in Kuwait: a qualitative interview study.","authors":"Amnah Taqi, Laura Lindsey, Gill Rowlands, Adam Pattison Rathbone","doi":"10.1093/ijpp/riaf136","DOIUrl":"10.1093/ijpp/riaf136","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objectives: </strong>In Kuwait, asthma is recognised as the most prevalent chronic condition among the population. Asthma management in primary care settings remains characterised by parallel practice, where general practitioners (GPs) and pharmacists work independently with minimal interaction. This study aimed to explore the experiences of GPs and pharmacists to develop a model of interprofessional collaboration for asthma treatment in primary care settings in Kuwait.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>One-to-one semi-structured interviews were conducted with GPs and pharmacists. A convenience sample of GPs and pharmacists was recruited from primary care settings. Five primary care settings in each of the six districts in Kuwait were invited to participate. Participants were recruited either by directly approaching them in person or via email. Audio-recordings were transcribed non-verbatim and transcripts were thematically analysed using NVivo software.</p><p><strong>Key findings: </strong>Three themes emerged from the analysis, capturing the key patterns and concepts in the participants' interviews. Theme 1: Blurred professional boundaries and hierarchical norms reflected the limited recognition of pharmacists' roles in asthma management beyond medication dispensing. Theme 2: Limited interprofessional trust described how the lack of mutual confidence hindered effective collaboration. Theme 3: Systemic barriers to working together included the absence of private counselling spaces, limited access to patient records, and unstructured communication, all impeding collaboration in asthma care.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>Despite being co-located, GPs and pharmacists in Kuwaiti primary care experience limited collaboration. Addressing barriers at the individual, organisational, and systemic levels can support the development of a more integrated and patient-centred approach to asthma care in Kuwait and similar healthcare settings.</p>","PeriodicalId":14284,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Pharmacy Practice","volume":" ","pages":"590-597"},"PeriodicalIF":2.5,"publicationDate":"2026-10-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"146051899","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Development of pharmacy education programmes in sub-Saharan Africa: a scoping review.","authors":"Angela Sheehy, Fiona Cannon, Grace Hegarty, Lucas Maughan, Caoimhe O'Donovan, Balwani Mbakaya, Cristín Ryan, Joe Gallagher, Mark Ledwidge, Valerie Smith, Theo J Ryan","doi":"10.1093/ijpp/riaf133","DOIUrl":"10.1093/ijpp/riaf133","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objectives: </strong>This scoping review aimed to explore the development, implementation, and evaluation of pharmacy education programmes in sub-Saharan Africa. Objectives include: legislative frameworks governing pharmacy education programmescompetency standards underpinning pharmacy practiceaccreditation standards applied to pharmacy education programmesmodels of pharmacy education and training.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Records describing pharmacy education programmes originating from the 49 countries within sub-Saharan Africa were considered for inclusion. Database searches of CINAHL, Embase, MEDLINE (EBSCO) were undertaken and supplemented by grey literature. Search strings were developed using the JBI's population, concept, context framework. Records were independently screened for inclusion by two reviewers. Findings were presented using narrative summaries, tables, and figures.</p><p><strong>Key findings: </strong>One hundred thirty-nine eligible records were retrieved. Most records originated from South Africa (n = 30) and Nigeria (n = 23). Thirty-one countries out of 49 (63%) returned zero country-specific results. Types of evidence sources varied across included records, with reviews (n = 25, 18%), cross-sectional studies (n = 22, 16%), and reports (n = 20, 14%) most prominent. Legislative frameworks governing pharmacy education were described by 35 records (25%), competency standards by 49 records (35%), accreditation standards by 44 records (32%), and models of pharmacy education and training by 136 records (98%).</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>This review provides insight into the development, implementation, and evaluation of pharmacy education across sub-Saharan Africa. Models of pharmacy education and training are well described, particularly for South Africa and Nigeria. However, there are significant information gaps in the literature for 31 countries. Future research should focus on investigating pharmacy education in sub-Saharan Africa not captured by records within this review.</p>","PeriodicalId":14284,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Pharmacy Practice","volume":" ","pages":"562-573"},"PeriodicalIF":2.5,"publicationDate":"2026-10-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"146051940","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Pharmacogenomics workshop: a mixed methods evaluation of trainee pharmacist knowledge and skill development, and workshop facilitator needs.","authors":"Emma Groves, Jessica Keen, Samantha L McLean, Matthew E L Hardy, Hamde Nazar","doi":"10.1093/ijpp/riag014","DOIUrl":"10.1093/ijpp/riag014","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objectives: </strong>This study evaluated the impact of a pharmacogenomics (PGx) workshop on UK trainee pharmacists' knowledge, confidence, and application of PGx to simulated cases. The study also examined the experiences and support needs of workshop facilitators.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>A mixed-methods design was employed, including surveys of workshop participants and focus groups (FGs) with workshop facilitators. Quantitative data were analyzed using descriptive statistics and paired t-tests, while qualitative data from FGs were thematically analyzed.</p><p><strong>Key findings: </strong>A total of 229 trainee pharmacists attended one of five workshops. Of these, 199 completed the pre-workshop survey, and 157 completed the post-workshop survey. Pre-, post-workshop surveys indicated a significant increase in self-reported knowledge of PGx (P < .01) and an increase in the confidence to apply this knowledge in clinical practice, although not statistically significant (P = .06). Workshop facilitators identified challenges related to participant engagement, especially in online settings, and expressed a need for more comprehensive preparatory materials and technical support. Despite these challenges, the workshops were well-received, with participants appreciating the interactive format and case studies which incorporated pharmacogenomic results.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>The findings show that a PGx workshop effectively enhanced trainees' knowledge but revealed ongoing gaps in their ability to apply this knowledge clinically. Facilitator feedback highlights the need for improved training and resources to support effective delivery, particularly in online environments. Iterative sessions and additional supportive materials are recommended to consolidate learning and application of PGx in clinical practice.</p>","PeriodicalId":14284,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Pharmacy Practice","volume":" ","pages":"662-671"},"PeriodicalIF":2.5,"publicationDate":"2026-10-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"146213116","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Education and practice recommendations for developing pharmacists as researchers in the United Kingdom, informed by self-determination theory.","authors":"Tomazo J Kallis, Debi Bhattacharya, Christine Bond, Karen Mattick, Rupert A Payne","doi":"10.1093/ijpp/riag024","DOIUrl":"10.1093/ijpp/riag024","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>This extended commentary describes the current pharmacy research landscape in the United Kingdom (UK) and seeks to propose recommendations for the future of pharmacy education and practice to develop pharmacists as researchers. Additional commentary is provided on current pharmacist education, practice and research culture in the UK. The paper draws on published information but is not a systematic review. Research is not consistently embedded into pharmacists' practice roles in the UK in a meaningful way. There is an absence of formal clinical academic career pathways for pharmacists to integrate clinical practice, research and/or teaching. The medical profession in the UK in comparison has a well-developed career pathway to enable doctors to be clinical academics, from which lessons can be learned. There is a national policy shift to include research as part of all healthcare professionals' roles. Self- Determination Theory (SDT) was used as a theoretical framework to inform our recommendations to develop pharmacists as researchers in the UK. SDT was used to understand factors relating to autonomy, competence and relatedness that affect pharmacists' ability to engage with and undertake research in their practice roles in the UK. Our recommendations were mapped to pharmacist career stage and SDT domains. We call for integrated clinical and academic employment posts, improved research skills training for pharmacists and the recognition of the value of research by employers. We also highlight the need for funding, mentorship and communities of practice to enable pharmacists to become involved with research in their practice roles.</p>","PeriodicalId":14284,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Pharmacy Practice","volume":" ","pages":"694-703"},"PeriodicalIF":2.5,"publicationDate":"2026-10-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147365223","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Knowledge, attitude and practice of community pharmacists in managing oral anticancer agents: a scoping review.","authors":"Min X Tan, Jamuna R Appalasamy, Omotayo Fatokun, Jun F Goh, Shaun W H Lee","doi":"10.1093/ijpp/riag017","DOIUrl":"10.1093/ijpp/riag017","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objectives: </strong>This review aimed to synthesize the literature on community pharmacists' knowledge, attitude, and practice (KAPs) in managing oral anticancer agents (OAAs) and identify the key barriers and facilitators.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>A literature search was conducted using Medline, Embase, CINAHL, PsycInfo, and Scopus to identify studies that assessed the KAPs, barriers, and facilitators of community pharmacists in managing OAAs. Two researchers independently screened the literature and extracted the data. Results were reported narratively.</p><p><strong>Key findings: </strong>Eleven studies were included in this review. Community pharmacists reported gaps in knowledge of OAAs and a general low comfort in dispensing, managing side effects, and educating patients on OAAs. Main barriers to provide care to patients on OAAs included lack of knowledge and training and inadequate communication between hospitals and community pharmacies. Several facilitators were also identified, including closer relationship with the patients, interprofessional practice and availability of a larger workforce of community pharmacists.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>This scoping review revealed a gap in the KAPs among community pharmacists in managing OAAs and identified barriers that should be addressed in future studies, while highlighting the need for further education and training to improve their KAP. Recognizing these gaps will facilitate the creation of capacity-building initiatives to ensure that community pharmacists are equipped to take on the responsibility of managing the safe and effective use of OAAs.</p>","PeriodicalId":14284,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Pharmacy Practice","volume":" ","pages":"535-542"},"PeriodicalIF":2.5,"publicationDate":"2026-10-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"146226831","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Patients' and community pharmacists' perceptions of a new service for medicines subject to additional monitoring.","authors":"Xabier Aizpurua-Arruti, Estíbaliz Goyenechea, Arantxa Isla, Ainhoa Oñatibia-Astibia, Amaia Malet-Larrea, Miguel Ángel Gastelurrutia, María Ángeles Solinís, Ana Del Pozo-Rodriguez","doi":"10.1093/ijpp/riag019","DOIUrl":"10.1093/ijpp/riag019","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objectives: </strong>The perceptions of community pharmacists and patients regarding a new pharmaceutical service implemented in Gipuzkoa (Spain) aimed at improving medication adherence, safety, and understanding of medicines under additional monitoring for patients with chronic diseases were assessed.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Twenty-seven community pharmacists and 145 patients in Gipuzkoa participated in the implementation of the new pharmacy service and self-administered questionnaires about their perceived satisfaction and overall evaluation were completed. Descriptive statistics were used to analyse the data.</p><p><strong>Key findings: </strong>High satisfaction with the service was reported by both patients and pharmacists (mean patients' satisfaction score = 8.9/10; percentage of patients that positively rated the attention received from pharmacists = 97.7%). Better understanding and use of their medications was reported by 88.5%, >60.7% of the patients showed improved adherence and 84.6% felt more informed about side effects, indicating the service's positive effect on medication knowledge and safety. The service was rated 8.7/10 by pharmacists; they reported improvements in patient adherence, quality of life, and medication knowledge. Nearly, all pharmacists observed enhanced reporting of adverse drug reaction integration into daily practice, with the role of the 'practice change facilitator' being emphasized as vital for successful implementation.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>The service was positively evaluated by community pharmacists and patients for enhancing medication management and patient outcomes. Expanding this service could lead to improvements in the quality of pharmaceutical care and patient safety from the stakeholders' perspective. Future efforts should focus on refining training, support, and integration into routine healthcare practice to ensure sustained success.</p>","PeriodicalId":14284,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Pharmacy Practice","volume":" ","pages":"625-631"},"PeriodicalIF":2.5,"publicationDate":"2026-10-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"146219494","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Mental health first aid training in pharmacy practice from the perspective of the public: a cross-sectional survey study.","authors":"Clarisse Romera, Myles Le, Kyle Scriver, Bryce Hurd, Dana Turcotte, Christine Leong","doi":"10.1093/ijpp/riag023","DOIUrl":"10.1093/ijpp/riag023","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objectives: </strong>To investigate the public's perception of pharmacists trained in Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) and to describe their encounters with pharmacists addressing mental health concerns.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>An online survey was disseminated to Canadian adults 18 years and older over a 3-month period (September-December 2022) to describe their views on the value of pharmacists trained in MHFA and their pharmacist encounters related to addressing mental health concerns. Descriptive statistics was used to describe survey responses. Chi square test was used to determine the difference in the level of comfort in discussing mental health concerns between pharmacists with and without MHFA training.</p><p><strong>Key findings: </strong>There were 228 participants included in the study. The proportion of respondents who agreed, either somewhat or strongly, that they 'would be comfortable talking to a pharmacist about mental health problems' was 53.5% for non-MHFA-trained pharmacists and 61.8% for MHFA-trained pharmacists (P = .0366). Approximately two-thirds (64.8%) of survey respondents agreed that 'pharmacists should be trained in MHFA'. Approximately one-third (n = 75) of participants met with a pharmacist to discuss their mental health once a month and 36.4% (n = 83) indicated they received help from a pharmacist when they were experiencing a deterioration in mental health.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>More participants reported feeling comfortable discussing their mental health concerns with a pharmacist trained in MHFA compared with non-trained pharmacists. Pharmacists trained in MHFA may be perceived by the public to be better equipped to discuss mental health in the pharmacy setting.</p>","PeriodicalId":14284,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Pharmacy Practice","volume":" ","pages":"640-645"},"PeriodicalIF":2.5,"publicationDate":"2026-10-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147344242","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Uninvited guests: addressing the growing threat of imposter participants in Health Research.","authors":"Catherine Heidi Seage, Delyth H James","doi":"10.1093/ijpp/riag131","DOIUrl":"10.1093/ijpp/riag131","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":14284,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Pharmacy Practice","volume":" ","pages":"519-521"},"PeriodicalIF":2.5,"publicationDate":"2026-10-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148955822","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Self-management of chronic diseases during Ramadan: patients' perceptions, practices, awareness, and quality of life.","authors":"Basima A Almomani, Shoroq M Altawalbeh, Nour A Al-Sawalha, Muna Oqal, Roa'a N Elayyan","doi":"10.1093/ijpp/riag007","DOIUrl":"10.1093/ijpp/riag007","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objectives: </strong>To assess the perceptions, practices, and awareness of patients with chronic diseases in Jordan regarding Ramadan self-management, and to identify factors influencing their quality of life based on utility scores.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>A cross-sectional, survey-based study was conducted in outpatient clinics and hospital pharmacies across multiple centres in Jordan, following Ramadan. Muslim patients who self-reported having chronic diseases and had been receiving their regular medications for at least one year were included and interviewed face-to-face.</p><p><strong>Key findings: </strong>A total of 900 patients were included in the study. Most participants (82.9%) fasted during Ramadan, of whom 90.8% did not consult a physician beforehand, and 69.4% did not undergo laboratory testing to assess disease control before fasting. Most patients (94%) considered physicians as their main source of information on medication use during Ramadan (94%). Participants generally showed good awareness of medications and procedures that break fasting. Higher levels of agreement with the Jordanian General Iftaa' Department on fasting were significantly linked to having a university education and an income of ≥500 JOD (P value < .5). Additionally, male gender, university degree, income of ≥500 JOD, village residency, non-smoking status, and fewer comorbidities or medications were predictors of higher utility scores (P value <.5).</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>Most participants were able to carry out daily activity, despite few seeking medical advice or undergoing lab tests to assess disease control before fasting. They were generally aware of medication routes and clinical procedures that break the fast. Emphasizing pre-Ramadan physician consultations and educational programs is recommended.</p>","PeriodicalId":14284,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Pharmacy Practice","volume":" ","pages":"654-661"},"PeriodicalIF":2.5,"publicationDate":"2026-10-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"146197619","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}